NS Coach Newsletter Vol 2(6) July, 2013

“If we can make things better, how cool is that!”
 
News: “Female Nationals Box Lacrosse Championships
Great opening ceremonies last night as Nova Scotia hosts the Female National Box Lacrosse Championships in Beford’s BMO Centre. Check out the website, femalelaxnationals.ca, for game schedules, July 24^th-27^th and the free live webcast of every game. See the best female box lacrosse players in the world within the Bantam, Midget and Junior age groups as they battle for their championship trophies. You can also purchase a very specially commissioned painting by Nicole Power, continuing the tradition of lacrosse snapshots across the province (See website for image  - printorder@femalelaxnationals.ca).
 
 
News: “Did you get a surprize in your “The Locker” account?”
For those coaches who attended the 2013 Atlantic Coach Conference – Coaching with an Edge – you should have received an email from Mike Hudson acknowledging Professional Development credit that should now be posted within your The Locker account.
 
From Mike’s email, “NCCP workshops are designed for all types of coaches. Whether you’re thinking about coaching your child’s community team or you’re already the head coach of a national team, the NCCP has workshops to meet your needs. To find out when and where NCCP workshops are taking place near you, visit your provincial sport website or www.coachingns.ca for more information!”
 
“Reach Higher! NCCP training will open doors to new opportunities in coaching and in life.”
 
 
News: “Super Player Field Clinic”
 
On Friday, July 26^th, Rick Phillips will be running a Men’s Field clinic for long-poles and short stick players at the Wanderers’ Grounds, Halifax. The morning session will focus on long-poles and goalies, 9am-12noon, and the afternoon session, 1pm-5pm, will be for all players. Cost is $10 for one or both sessions. Those players attending all day should bring a lunch, snacks and water bottle. Forward player’s name, date of birth, and the sessions they want to attend to lacrossetechdirector@sportnovascotia.ca .
 
 
News: “Super Coaching Clinic”
 
A very special Super Coaching Clinic will be held July 26^th-28^th for Competitive Introduction box and men’s field lacrosse. If you already have your Comm Dev levels, there’s still time to be included, just email lacrossetechdirector@sportnovascotia.ca right now!
 
Here’s the weekend at a glimpse:
 
Friday, July 26^th
6pm-10pm Box/Field Comp Intro classroom session
Location: Sport Nova Scotia, 5516 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, 3^rd Floor
 
Saturday, July 27^th
9am-4pm Men’s Field Comp Intro clinic
-Will work with Provincial U16 & U19 teams
Location: East Hants Sportsplex (Dome)
 
Sunday, July 28^th
8am-1pm Box Comp Intro clinic
-Will work with Provincial Midget and Founders teams
Location: Rocky Lake Dome, Bedford
 
 
Technical Director’s “My 2 Cents”
 
An email showed up out of the blue this month from an online company that wants to help coaches improve communications with their players. After taking a look at the link (www.zoomreports.com/asset/ZoomReports-HowToGiveFeedback.pdf) I realised that the attached PDF file in the email was part of the marketing plan for this website, but I must say, I was struck with the first page of the document:
 
“Have you ever stopped and wondered why 70% of Kids quit sports by 13
years of age? The academics will tell you that these are the reasons:
 
• Kids Not Having Fun
• Lack of Playing Time
• Not Improving
• Lack of Support
• Poor Coaching
 
We agree with these as well, but they’re superficial reasons. If you dig a little deeper and try to find a common thread, you’ll find that the root of the problem is Coaching and coaches. And if you dig deeper still, you’ll find feedback. That’s right my friends. The f word. Feedback”
 
Coaches are the link between a great program and the players. Take a moment to review the link above: I’m betting some points you’ll find quite helpful along with the overlying feedback theme.
 
 
News: “NCCP Certification”
 
Congratulations for Coaches Julie Finck, Ross MacKay and Craig Moore for completing their box Comp Intro in-person practice evaluations this past month. Congratulations also go out to all the Provincial women’s coaching staffs for meeting CLA minimum standards for the Female Box Lacrosse Championships.
 
 
Alumni News:
 
Great showing at the annual Masters’ Lobster Trap game at Shannon Park, Sunday, June 30^th. Benches were full, which led to a very fast paced game on the floor. During the remaining Masters’ regular Sunday sessions, the Masters’ travel team will tune up against regular Masters players as they prepare for the 3^rd Annual Surf’n Turf Lacrosse Tournament in Newfoundland.
 
 
News: “Next Month”
 
Keep track of up-coming events on LNSS’s website newslider and calendar.

• Women’s Box Nationals, July 23^rd-28^th, Halifax, NS
• ECJLL Playoffs, July, Halifax, NS
• Super Coaching Clinic, July 26^th-28^th, See LNSS Website
• Boys’ Box Nationals, Winnipeg & Whitby, August

 
“Players should expect the best - We can deliver”